SARANAC LAKE — The village board is considering regulation of short-term vacation rentals and will hold a public work session Monday to discuss a possible STR permit system. This will not be a public comment session, but there will be a public hearing before the law is voted on. Public comment can also be made at regular board meeting or by sending mail or email to the village clerk. STRs are a hot topic in the Tri-Lakes, which has an economy heavily reliant on tourism. In nearby Lake Placid some residents say the rentals eat up the affordable housing stock and cause problems with ...